Bike stolen or lost? Check with Halifax Regional Police

Halifax Regional Police have released a list of bike and scooter models they're in possession of and seeking to reunite with their owners.

Some of the bikes and scooters were recovered during investigations or turned in by members of the public, a news release said Monday.

Anyone whose bike or scooter was recently lost or stolen can contact regional police at 902-490-5232 to see if they have it.

Some of the recovered bicycles include:

• Black Emmo electric bike.
• Grey Scott bike.
• Black Devinci bike.
• White Emini electric bike.
• White Lectric XPedition bike.
• White CCM bike.
• Purple Liv bike.
• Red Trek bike.
• Red Specialized bike.
• Black Northrock bike.
• Black BMX.
• Black IGO electric bike.
• Black electric bike.
• Green fat tire bike.
• Grey Giant bike.
• White Myka Specialized bike.
• Yellow Kona Electric bike.
• Grey Shimano bike.
• Grey Mongoose fat tire bike.

Police will ask for proof of ownership before turning over a bike or scooter. They said providing a photograph that shows distinguishing features or accessories would be accepted.

To take steps against theft, police recommend keeping bikes locked up in a well-lit and well-travelled area. Police said owners should take a photo of their bike and record its serial number since that could help if it gets lost or stolen.

Cyclists can also register their bikes for the Project 529 Garage program, a large bike registry and national database that aims to fight bike theft and can help reunite owners with recovered bikes.

When a bike is stolen, police recommend reporting it immediately with as much information as possible, including serial number, make, model, speed, colour and any distinguishing marks or accessories.

Police reports can be made online or by calling police.